SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1GA1
GENODEF1GA1 belongs to Volksbank EG Gardelegen in Gardelegen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1GA1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | GA1 |
| Bank | Volksbank EG Gardelegen |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gardelegen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank EG Gardelegen SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GENO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- F1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GA1 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses BIC GENODEF1GA1?
The code GENODEF1GA1 belongs to Volksbank EG Gardelegen, a unit of Volksbank EG Gardelegen in Gardelegen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need GENODEF1GA1 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1GA1.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank EG Gardelegen?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in GENODEF1GA1 mean?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank EG Gardelegen, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and GA1 identifies the branch Volksbank EG Gardelegen.
Does Volksbank EG Gardelegen have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1GA1 is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank EG Gardelegen in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use GENODEF1GA1 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1GA1 against the details from Volksbank EG Gardelegen before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.